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Etched into a dry lake bed, this massive directional indicator is accurate without magnets.

The "Kill Bill Church" was transformed into a place of worship after a long Hollywood history.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

At night, this glittering musical tunnel draws skaters and photographers.

For roadside fast food, pull over at the giant orange.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.

This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.

An ever-updating collection of retro Americana.

The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.

A dentist's hated concrete colossi are now beloved icons of the community.

In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.

Where Nor'easters go to die.

A strange machine made to evaluate the world economy using water and lots of tubes.

The remnants of a 1849 sunken ship lie underneath a building.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

These concrete crustaceans are actually public restrooms.

A charmingly old-fashioned reminder of the historic building's former life.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.

Journey through time by touring Wellington's oldest original cottage.

This ledge in Victoria Park served as a hiding spot for Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.

One of the iconic moai of Rapa Nui stands guard in Lyall Bay as a symbol of the friendship between New Zealand and Chile.

High winds can make this one scary landing.